The Da Vinci Code, The Catholic Church and Opus Dei

Description:
May 2006 response to Dan Brown's fictional work "The Da Vinci Code" from the Prelature of Opus Dei in the United States. Fictional members of Opus Dei are prominent characters in the novel. Topics addressed include Opus Dei and monks, crime, corporal mortification (including the cilice), cult allegations, women, and the Vatican bank.